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No one knows better than Magda and Lindsay that creating the perfect adaptation is a science; but the chemistry in “The Love Hypothesis” is anything but hypothetical. 

This week is all about chemical reactions, particularly the dopamine felt while watching Ali Hazelwood’s debut book adaptation! 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Dwelling“ by Emily Hunt Kivel

“Whistler“ by Ann Patchett

“The Four Winds“ by Kristin Hannah

“Grim Tidings“ by B.K. Borison

“Love, Theoretically“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Bad in Bed“ by Ali Hazelwood

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This week, Magda and Lindsay chat about Rachel Gillig’s new fantasy rom-com and their love of a duology and *gasp…a standalone book?

They also discuss new, heartwarming news in the legacy of Dolly Parton and her imagination library. Could we be flying into Dolly Parton Airport soon? This week rounds out with details on a secret library and a new Texas bill to make Austin a safe harbor city for readers. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“As Bad Luck Would Have It“ by Rachel Gillig

“The Knave and the Moon“ by Rachel Gillig

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What do an iPhone, the end of the world, a brush with a trauma vampire, and a rat have in common? Well…this book! 

This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss “If It Bleeds” by the GOAT of horror, Stephen King himself. Listen in as they piece together the fear, the heartache, and the existential dread that tie these four stories together. 

Welcome to spooky season! 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“If It Bleeds“ by Stephen King

“The Everlasting“ by Alix E. Harrow

“Starling House“ by Alix E. Harrow

“Mal de Amores“ by Ángeles Mastretta

“The Reformatory “ by Tananarive Due

“12/22/63“ by Stephen King

“As Bad Luck Would Have It“ by Rachel Gillig

“The Knave and the Moon“ by Rachel Gillig

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There are some serious things brewing in romance adaptations. The first episode of Kennedy Ryan's "Before I Let Go" series is OFFICIALLY in the works. We've also got updates on adaptations for "Throttled" and a surprising rework of "Lonesome Dove." 

Also, for all you dark romance fans, Magda and Lindsay dish on upcoming "Alchemised" releases. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Lonesome Dove“ by Larry McMurtry

“East of Eden“ by John Steinbeck

“Throttled“ by Lauren Asher

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Alchemised“ by SenLinYu

“Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Reel“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Score“ by Kennedy Ryan

“This Could Be Us“ by Kennedy Ryan

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This week, Magda and Lindsay are bringing you the first in a new series of episodes they’re calling “Author-pedia,” where they download you on the highlights, histories, and mysteries of an author’s career. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk

“Into the Blue“ by Emma Brodie

“Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir“ by Ina Garten

“Lady Tremaine“ by Rachel Hochhauser

“Clytemnestra“ by Costanza Casati

“The Tommyknockers“ by Stephen King

“Lord of the Flies“ by William Golding

“Carrie“ by Stephen King

“On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft“ by Stephen King

“The Dead Zone“ by Stephen King

“The Shining“ by Stephen King

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In this week’s book news, Magda and Lindsay mourn the loss of the infamous “airplane mode” Libby hack, dish on baby boi Jonathan Bailey in the Bardo, and new LibroFM offerings, and more!!

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Dolly All the Time“ by Annabel Monaghan

“Nora Goes Off Script“ by Annabel Monaghan

“Summer Romance“ by Annabel Monaghan

“Lincoln in the Bardo“ by George Saunders

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A gentle chill passes across the nape of your neck. You hear the soft scrape of the first fall leaf dancing along the sidewalk, having freed itself from the branches of a nearby tree. And then there it is, the intoxicating scent of…pumpkin spice. 

It’s fall, b*tches!!!! And that means it’s time. to. get. COZY!! This week Magda and Lindsay offer their finest pairings of fall drinks and their literary counterparts 

Snuggle in! 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Sense and Sensibility“ by Jane Austen

“The Calamity Club“ by Kathryn Stockett

“The Help“ by Kathryn Stockett

“Dune“ by Frank Herbert

“The Midnight Train“ by Matt Haig

“Little Women“ by Louisa May Alcott

“You, Again“ by Kate Goldbeck

“Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang

“The Husbands“ by Holly Gramazio

“A Little Life“ by Hanya Yanigahara

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Allie Larsen was minding her own business, contemplating a way to move into her dream career as an investigative journalist when she stumbled into the meet-cute she never expected in the form of Thatcher, an ex-special forces soldier turned…matchmaker? 

This is the plot of Katana Collins’ book, “Meet Cute or Your Money Back,” and Magda and Lindsay have the absolute pleasure of interviewing her this week about her writing. 

Settle in for this extra special bonus episode full of love, spice, and of course, laughs. 

Special Thanks to Katana Collins! You can find Katana at: 

https://katanacollins.com & @katanacollins on Insta! 

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This week, Magda and Lindsay homage to queen Dolly, the queen of Genovia, and “golden” children of “Theo of Golden” and Kirkus acclaim. 

We will aways love you, Dolly! 

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2026 is rolling out the red carpet for book adaptations! 

This week, Magda and Lindsay give their ultimate ranking for all the movie and television remakes coming this year. Though they may disagree on what belongs on top, one thing they can agree on is that readers are getting FED with this year’s page-to-screen journeys. 

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